The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-14
COLD WATER ADVOCATES
CLOSE OF THE wOMAN'S TEMPER
ANCE CONVENTION.

ANCE CONVENTION.
Superintendents of Department Work
for Next Year-The Use of Impure
Wines at the Sacrament Discussed
Closing Speeches by Oflcers of the
Convention-Last Nights Meeting
The Unions Work in Other States.
The fifth annual convention of the State
Woman's Christian Temperance Union adj
journed yesterday afternoon. The morning
session was practically an experience meet
ing Mrs Wells, of Tennessee; Miss Jennie
Smith, Mrs. Sibley, Miss Stokes Mrs. DR..
Blanchard and others of the delegates told
how they became interested in temperance
work, what obstacles they had to overcome
and what they have accomplished Mrs.
Wells and Mrs. Sibley's graphic pictures of
their early experience greatly interested the
younger delegates.
Mrs Wells spoke briefly regarding wom-
ans influence on the son, brother and hus-
band, and urged temperance women every
where to make use of this God-given power
"Why, ladies'" she said, we are POO, 900
strong. Just think of it! Say each of
these temperance mothers has q boy old
enough to vote. What an army that mAkesl
Then add the votes of the 100000 hus-
bands, for Of course you know we lead the
dear men and they always obey US, and
there is an army of 100000 for God and
home and native land" Mrs. Wells was
listened to with profound attention and was
loudly applauded.
The use of impure and adulterated wine
at the sacrament was discussed. The union
in the strongest terms denounced the sacri-
lege. While it cannot, nor does it desire to
dictate to the ministry, yet it begs them to
use their influence in this direction and to
see that only the pure juice of the grape is
used for sacramental purposes
THE CLOSING SESSION.
At noon the closing business session be-
gan. The minutes OF Thursdays proceed
ings were read and approved. The follow
ing Superintendent of Departments were
elected:
Juvenile Work-Mrs. Richard Webb, Sa-
vannah.
Physiological Temperance Instruction
Mrs A. Z. Keenan,, Macon.
Health and Heredity-Mrs. S. NJ Hicks,
Sunday School Work-Mrs. B. J. Tarbut-
ton, Sandersville.
Unfermented Wine-Mrs. E. c. Witter,
Atlanta.
Influencing the Press-To be filed
Legislative Work-Mrs. E. Z. Harper,
Atlanta.
Flower Mission-Mrs. A. H. Mcdonnell,
Savannah.
Relative Statistics-Mls. DR.. Blanchard,
Columbus
State and County Fairs-Mrs. j. N. Birch,
Macon.
Work Among Foreign Population-Mrs.
Nd. E. Kinchley, Augusta.
Prison and Jail Work-Mrs. E. E. Harper,
Atlanta.
Work Among the Colored People-To be
filed.
Social Purity, Cooperating with the
White Cross Army--Nrs. w. N. Galloway,
Atlanta.
Influencing Influential Bodies-Mrs. Mar
garet Chandler, Augusta.
Railway Work-To be filled.
State Organizer-Miss Missouri H. Stokes,
Atlanta.
Miss Jennie Smith, National Superintend-
emit of the Railway Department of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, then
addressed the convention, and made an
earnest appeal for assistance in railway
work. She noted the great encouragement
and assistance given her by the railway
arrangements.
M THE CONVENTIONS THANKS.
The following resolutions were then unan-
imously adopted
Resolred, That the convention of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union hereby tender
their heartfelt thanks to the citizens of this
fully dispensed. Il was a stranger and We took
me IN bears a new meaning to many of our
hearts. To William Clifton, ESQ., who, on behalf
of the Mayor, extended the welcome of the city
TO the convention, and also TO Rev. A. NJ. Wynn
for the address of welcome from the ministers;
to the ministers of the gospel for their presence
IN the assembly and earnest words of co-opera-
ton and sympathy; to Prof Beardsee for his
sweet songs of temperance and for his
eloquent words; to Col; c. R. Pringle
for his strong stirring words for
prohibition in county, town and State. and
for his hearty appreciation of the Woman S
Christian Temperance Union and its work; to
Alrs. Chaplin of South Carolina, Mrs Wells o.
Tennessee, and Miss Jennie Smith for their ear
nest, efficient words and work; to Mrs Chandler
and Mrs. Jackson, who, in the absence of your
state Recording Secretary, have untiringly
filled the duties of that office. Most especially
do we tender our thanks TO the MoRNING News
and Evening Times for such generous space in
their valuable columns. We can never
forget the faithful, efficient and courteous re-
porters. To the citizens who by their presence
in the convention have strengthened us and
bade US God speed in this work for God and
home and native land" our hearts will ever
have tender recollection. And to the railroads
we return many thanks for courtesies extended
by reducing the fares Of delegates, and also to
the hosts and hostesses who have so kindly
opened their homes to our visitors. Also
Resolced, That the thanks of the convention
are afectlonately rendered Mrs Richard Webb.
President OF the Savannah Union. for her untir-
ing efforts in behalf Of the comfort of the dele
gates and the success of the convention. And
taotAts OAb W 10 uif-aI1 least. We Rftltluliy
acknowledge our indebtedness 10 the Young
Womans Christian Temperance Union for nu-
Inerons courtesies and for the enjoyable recep-
ton given us on Thursday night
ReS0lped, That the thanks of the convention
be rendered 70 Ms GIlstin and the lady and
gentlemen members Of the Baptist choir who
kindly gave their services on Tuesday night.
THE CLOSING SCENES.
Rev. J. F. Brundage, bible colporteur,
and Rev. 81 o. G. BIingledorff, of Spring
Geid. were then introduced to the conven-
tion and the former made short but STIR
ring address on wonans work. Several
others Of the clergy made short addresses
and the ladies applauded loudly.
Miss Stokes announced that Maj G.. A.
Whitehead, General Passenger Agent of
the Central railroad, had given notice
that if any of the delegates desired TO
SOP in the city for few days their return
tickets would be extended. A rising vote
Of thanks was rendered Maj. Whitehead. of
the Central, and Supt. Fleming, of the
Savannah, Florida and Western, and Mr..
Slaughter, at Atlanta, for favors to the
delegates.
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